Abstract
Over the last two decades, special matrix functions have become a major area of study for mathematicians and physicists. The famous four Appell hypergeometric matrix functions have received considerable attention by many authors from different points of view. The present paper is devoted to provide further investigations on the two variables second Appell hypergeometric matrix functions. Precisely, we derive certain mathematical properties such as limit formulae of Humbert hypergeometric matrix functions, recursion formulae using contiguous matrix relations, some differentiation and summation formulae. We also find general differential operators which induce some differential equations. This enriches the theory of special matrix functions. The obtained results are believed to be newly presented.